Question 1easymultiple choice
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A user is assigned the Reader role on a resource group named RG1. Later, a new storage account is created in RG1. What access will the user have to that storage account without any new role assignment?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.
A
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No access, because RBAC assignments do not apply to resources created later.
This is incorrect because Azure RBAC assignments at a resource group scope are inherited by resources created inside that group.
B
Best answer
Reader access, because the resource group assignment is inherited by the storage account.
This is correct because Azure RBAC permissions flow downward from the assigned scope. A role assigned at the resource group level applies to all current and future resources in that group unless a more restrictive condition or deny assignment applies. The new storage account automatically inherits the Reader permissions from RG1, so the user can view it without another assignment.
C
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Contributor access, because storage accounts inherit the highest available permissions.
This is incorrect because inheritance does not upgrade permissions. The user only receives the permissions included in the Reader role, not a higher role.
D
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Owner access, because resource group permissions always become full control on child resources.
This is incorrect because child resources inherit the same role scope, not full administrative control. Reader remains read-only access.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
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How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
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FAQ
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What does this AZ-104 question test?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Reader access, because the resource group assignment is inherited by the storage account. — Azure RBAC role assignments inherit from parent scopes to child scopes. When you assign Reader at the resource group level, every resource inside that group receives the same read permissions unless another assignment changes the effective access. Because the storage account is created inside RG1, the user can view it immediately without a separate role assignment on the storage account itself. Why others are wrong: RBAC assignments are not limited to the moment they are created, so new resources in the scope still inherit them. The permissions also do not automatically escalate to Contributor or Owner. The effective access is exactly what the assigned role allows at that scope, plus any inherited permissions from higher scopes.
What should I do if I get this AZ-104 question wrong?
Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.
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